Wytham Woods are Oxford University's research woodland, and one of the most researched areas of land in the world.
Wytham, Oxfordshire
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Bluesbells are now open! come to the woods after 10am to bathe in the scent and sounds of spring.
[permit conditions apply]
ALT bluebells
Join former #WythamWoods’ Writer in Residence, Sarah Watkinson & fungi & rewilding expert Dr Jed Soleiman for a poetry workshop on 27 Sept!
Spend the day being inspired by the beautiful woods writing, sharing & discussing.
Pre-booking's a must: tinyurl.com/24rrmbm4 for more.
ALT Image of poetry workshop flyer giving details of the event
It's nearly time for Prime! 🌳
You can now start taking photos of our Prime Tree so you can contribute to or long-term record of how the tree changes over the seasons and years.
And we'll start to post updates on the project soon - so keep your👀 open! #WWPrimeTreeProject
ALT Picture of Chronolog post in the woods
Calling all #poetry lovers 📢
Our 2023/24 Writer in Residence, poet @pennyboxall, has just published her latest collection, 'Decomposing Poems'!
Find out how to get your hands on a copy: tinyurl.com/ynbb465f
ALT A page from Penny Boxall's poetry collection, Decomposing Poems, lying on the grass and covered with leaves
If there's a buzz in the air…it's bee-cause it's #WorldlBeeDay! 🐝
Bees are vital for pollinating crops, fruits & veg but are sadly in danger.
We’ve got a bee surveying ‘grab bag’ to borrow with a map, nets, ID charts & a table to fill in.
Email [email protected] more info!
ALT Bee settled on the centre of a large daisy to collect pollen
Yep, Old MacDonald had a farm…but so do we! And on 8 June you can visit for free!
Visit Northfield Farm from 10am-4pm for a sneak-peek at how we're working to produce food sustainably, improve soil health, increase biodiversity & use natural processes: tinyurl.com/47p4rc8y
This #EarthDay2025, why not check out the latest news on our website?
From info on how we're studying a 350yr old oak tree, to how you can help record Park Farm's changing landscape with Chronolog, we've got something for everyone! tinyurl.com/2s383bsv #EarthDay
Inspired by our beautiful bluebells? join us on 1 May! You'll wander through the bluebells & explore how best to describe their colour, hear how other authors have rendered colour in words & try your hand at some creative writing too! Book a place: tinyurl.com/yc3k8m2e
ALT Sea of bluebells in Wytham Woods
Our long travelling visitors are back!
Swallows are starting to build their nests, which can take up to 1,200 journeys for a pair to build.
Most British swallows try to rear two broods each summer and some succeed in raising three.
Come for a visit and see if you can spot them!
ALT Swallow flying over a body of water
We’ve had some bird-ringing at Hill End!
In the breeding season, some birds get small identity rings to helps keep track of the its movements and life history.
That info’s logged & shared with national databases.
Sounds like fun? Check out @_BTO
Ever thought about coming to work for us at #WythamWoods?
If planting, felling trees and fence repairs sound like a ‘path’ you ‘wood’ love to ‘branch’ out into, we’re hiring an Estates Worker (Forestry/Woodland) tinyurl.com/2p9psabx
Applications close 12pm Thurs 30 Jan!
We were delighted our wonderful wood was centre stage of this year’s @BBCAutumnwatch!
Chris Packham showcased the amazing wildlife our woodland has, including badgers as they left their sett at dusk for nocturnal fun, games and food. Check it out on @BBCiPlayer.
ALT Collage of photos taken of the BBC crew filming in Wytham Woods, including a soundman, cameraman and presenter Chris Packham
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Experience the interconnectedness of Wytham Woods’ flora and fauna through captivating artwork at @StJohnsOx from 3 - 17 November, every day 10am-4pm, at the Barn Gallery just off St Giles. (Free entry.)
#oxford #exhibition #nature #biodiversity
Experience the interconnectedness of Wytham Woods’ flora and fauna through captivating artwork at @StJohnsOx from 3 - 17 November, every day 10am-4pm, at the Barn Gallery just off St Giles. (Free entry.)
#oxford #exhibition #nature #biodiversity
We are thrilled to have Charlie lined up as our next Writer in Residence for 2024-25! – at South East, England
An excellent way to start the day - being named @WythamWoods writer in residence for 2024-2025. 1,000 acre Wytham Woods was bequeathed to @uniofoxford in 1942 & it's the site of extraordinary scientific research, as well as a place to think, walk & write wythamwoods.ox.ac.uk/article…
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We have lift-off! 🚀 Our Oxford Open Doors 2023 events listing has launched! On 9 & 10 September, more than 100 doors in Oxford will open for you to explore heritage and culture across all walks of the city’s life, completely free. Discover it all at ➡️ bit.ly/OPTOOD
